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Paralysis was not an option.

SAN FRANCISCO — Trea Turner took some groundballs on the field at Oracle Park, walked over to a group of children to sign autographs, and headed into the visitors' clubhouse to text a good friend Tuesday before first pitch against the San Francisco Giants.

Remember when we were told tearing down was the only way to go up? Tell that to the Dodgers.

They traded for Juan Soto, Josh Bell, Josh Hader and Brandon Drury. They operated the way you would if you owned a team.

ATLANTA — There’s no way the Braves could match the package that the Padres offered to acquire Nationals superstar Juan Soto on Tuesday. The Braves no longer have the top-rated prospects necessary to pull it off. Anyway, it’s unlikely the team would want to do a deal like that. There’s…

This is quite a time to be a season ticket holder for the San Diego Padres

Lost in Tuesday’s trade deadline frenzy that brought superstar outfielder Juan Soto to San Diego was more heartache for the Rockies.

The San Diego Padres have acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline

After a whirlwind of deals unfolded over the last couple of days, let’s review the good, bad and ugly from trade deadline season.

On a scale of 1 to Juan Soto, it was a minus-4.

Soto’s now-former Nationals teammates were sad to see him go. They’re also elated to see him play in games that matter.